Personal Status Cases in Jordan
Lawyer Dr. Omar Shehadeh — Specialist in Family & Personal Status Law — Office of Justice
What Are Personal Status Cases?
Personal status cases are lawsuits relating to family relations heard before the Sharia Personal Status Courts in Jordan under the Jordanian Personal Status Law No. 36 of 2010 and its amendments.
Types of Personal Status Cases We Handle
The Office of Justice represents clients in all personal status cases before Jordanian Sharia courts:
- Divorce & Khul': filing divorce claims in all legally recognized forms.
- Alimony & Maintenance: claiming spousal and child support.
- Child Custody & Guardianship: securing custody rights for mothers and fathers.
- Inheritance & Estate Division.
- Proof of Marriage & Contested Marriages.
Governing Jordanian Legislation
Personal status cases in Jordan are governed by:
- Personal Status Law No. 36 of 2010 and amendments — the main legal framework.
- Sharia Court Procedure Law.
- Juvenile Law No. 32 of 2014 for cases involving minors.
Why Choose the Office of Justice for Family Cases?
Family cases touch the most sensitive aspects of life. Our team handles them with the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism:
- Extensive experience before personal status courts in Amman, Zarqa, and Irbid.
- Compassionate, discreet representation.
- 20+ years of family law expertise.
Contact a Personal Status Lawyer in Jordan
If you are facing a divorce, custody, alimony, or any family matter, contact the Office of Justice now for a confidential legal consultation with Lawyer Dr. Omar Shehadeh.
